County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal
PoorLarimer County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of US HWY 287 · Structure no. LR56-0.2-S287
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 56 over Larimer County Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.